Hey OP, how are things coming along with your walking?
Last week I did 2 days in a row again and had sore shins again.
This week I've done 2 long walks but not back to back. I walked today though and will tomorrow so i will know at the end of tomorrow or by Monday how my shins will be this time with back to back walks.
Hope those kids are enjoying the childcare better and your finding time to get there.
Hey OP, how are things coming along with your walking? Last week I did 2 days in a row again and had sore shins again. This week I've done 2 long walks but not back to back. I walked today though and will tomorrow so i will know at the end of tomorrow or by Monday how my shins will be this time with back to back walks. Hope those kids are enjoying the childcare better and your finding time to get there.
Thanks for asking. The kids are liking the daycare much better. However, hit a snag with a nasty sinus infection, so I haven't walked since Monday. Started on antibiotics today but still feeling crummy. I am hoping that I will get back to feeling better soon so I can get back to walking next week.
Sounds like you need better arch supports in your shoes!
Anybody ever try the gels you slip in your shoes, like Dr Schulz? Was thinking of going that route; bringing an extra set of shoes for the fam means less luggage space...
Do you wear good shoes in the parks? You can do all the preparation in the world, but if you don't have the right shoes, you will still have pain.
So, arch supports didn't help meI did a 5k walk with them and half way through I had to take one out because it was causing the TOP of my foot to ache really badly. and no, it wasn't because the shoe was pressing on it as I made sure to take that into account and even adjusted it while walking. The one foot was fine but my right foot hurt SO bad on the top
Today I used another pair of runners and this time the big ball near my big toe is in a good amount of pain. I have another pair of arch supports I want to try that seems a bit smaller so I will continue to try different things until i figure out what works for me to NOT have shin splints or any other kind of pain. OP keep us posted on how it's going for you.
So, arch supports didn't help meI did a 5k walk with them and half way through I had to take one out because it was causing the TOP of my foot to ache really badly. and no, it wasn't because the shoe was pressing on it as I made sure to take that into account and even adjusted it while walking. The one foot was fine but my right foot hurt SO bad on the top
Today I used another pair of runners and this time the big ball near my big toe is in a good amount of pain.
I have another pair of arch supports I want to try that seems a bit smaller so I will continue to try different things until i figure out what works for me to NOT have shin splints or any other kind of pain.
OP keep us posted on how it's going for you.
So, arch supports didn't help meI did a 5k walk with them and half way through I had to take one out because it was causing the TOP of my foot to ache really badly. and no, it wasn't because the shoe was pressing on it as I made sure to take that into account and even adjusted it while walking. The one foot was fine but my right foot hurt SO bad on the top
Today I used another pair of runners and this time the big ball near my big toe is in a good amount of pain.
I have another pair of arch supports I want to try that seems a bit smaller so I will continue to try different things until i figure out what works for me to NOT have shin splints or any other kind of pain.
OP keep us posted on how it's going for you.
Was that the first time you wore the supports? If so, you have to ease into them. Don't just put them in and do everything.
I'm going the opposite direction and getting my feet used to minimal support. Same thing. You have to take it slow.![]()
Ugh! I feel your pain. My feet are so freaking picky. However, I have figured out how to avoid shin pain after many years of it. After each walk, take a good couple of minutes to stretch your calf muscles (or throughout the day at Disney). I find standing with my toes on the edge of a stair or curb and letting my heels drop the best way but you can always stretch one leg back and lean forward until you feel the stretch. On top of this, do calf raises whenever you think about it to strengthen and loosen your calve muscles. When I started doing this, my shin pain went away.
I've always struggled with foot pain. The only things that work for me are really high end walking shoes. Keens are my latest favorite. Unfortunately I go through them fast as the instant they start to wear down, my feet whine and complain. Dr. Scholls custom fit orthotic inserts (from that fancy machine you can stand on in the store) worked surprisingly well too.
Best of luck!
Have you considered seeing a podiatrist? It's not cheap, but if you do think it's your feet, a podiatrist can have a pair of inserts made up specifically for you, and can even have them customised for each foot if that is required.
I agree, try to see a podiatrist if you can! After years of having trouble with my feet, I finally saw one a couple of months ago and it's made a huge difference. Not only can they fit you in custom orthotics, but they can give you a recommendation on what brand/type of shoe you should be wearing. Just buying the shoes my podiatrist recommended made a HUGE difference for me, even before my orthotics came in.
Even my knees are feeling better since I got the custom orthotics, btw.